GStreamer is a pipeline-based multimedia framework that links together a wide variety of media processing systems to complete complex workflows. For instance, GStreamer can be used to build a system that reads files in one format, processes them, and exports them in another. The formats and processes can be changed in a plug and play fashion.
GStreamer supports a wide variety of media-handling components, including simple audio playback, audio and video playback, recording, streaming and editing. The pipeline design serves as a base to create many types of multimedia applications such as video editors, transcoders, streaming media broadcasters and media players.
It is designed to work on a variety of operating systems, e.g. the BSDs, OpenSolaris, Linux, Android, macOS, iOS, Windows, OS/400.
GStreamer is free and open-source software subject to the terms of the LGPL-2.1-or-later and is being hosted at freedesktop.org.
What is GStreamer?
GStreamer is an open-source screen recorder program for Windows from GStreamer Project (developed by Wim Taymans). It ranks 12th by popularity among screen recorders in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 1999. It is written in C. Besides Windows, it is available for cross-platform.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 542.6 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.28.8, released on October 12, 2026. 13 versions are listed since October 15, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 71,438 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 21 of our languages. Similar programs include OBS Studio, ShareX and ScreenToGif.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on cross-platform
- Mature project (since 1999)
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- Large download (542.6 MB)
In short: GStreamer is an open-source screen recorder tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GStreamer safe to download?
- The file is served by gstreamer.freedesktop.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E4C41EE6EE9C6C32A45D198463EC08D79BAC3BD5FA58ADC93D13FE4A08ABC9D9· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 13 versions ›Release cycle and support
Version 1.28.8 belongs to the 1.28 release line, still supported, with no end date announced.
| Release line | Released | Support ends | Latest version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.28 | January 27, 2026 | not announced | 1.28.8 | Supported |
| 1.26 | March 11, 2025 | not announced | 1.26.11 | Supported |
| 1.24 | March 4, 2024 | not announced | 1.24.13 | End of life |
| 1.22 | January 23, 2023 | not announced | 1.22.12 | End of life |
| 1.20 | February 3, 2022 | not announced | 1.20.7 | End of life |
| 1.18 | September 8, 2020 | not announced | 1.18.6 | End of life |
| 1.16 | April 19, 2019 | not announced | 1.16.3 | End of life |
| 1.14 | March 19, 2018 | not announced | 1.14.5 | End of life |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id gstreamerproject.gstreamer -echoco install gstreamer -yscoop install extras/gstreamergstreamer-1.0-msvc-x86_64-1.28.8.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- GStreamer Project
- Developer
- Wim Taymans and Sebastian Dröge
- Category
- Screen recorders
- Licence
- LGPL-2.1
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- gitlab.freedesktop.org
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- cross-platform
- Version
- 1.28.8
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- First release
- 1999
- Added to the catalogue
- October 15, 2025
- Versions listed
- 13
- Chocolatey downloads
- 71,438
- winget ID
- gstreamerproject.gstreamer
- Chocolatey package
- gstreamer
- Scoop package
- extras/gstreamer
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Frequently asked questions
Is GStreamer free?
Yes. GStreamer is open-source software under the LGPL-2.1 licence.
Is GStreamer safe to download?
The download comes from gstreamer.freedesktop.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install GStreamer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can GStreamer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does GStreamer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of GStreamer?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 15, 2025.
Can I use GStreamer without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to GStreamer?
OBS Studio, ShareX, ScreenToGif, Captura and Camtasia. The alternatives page compares them.
